1993 Ford F-250 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 145,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1993 Ford F-250, 6% of the 130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 145,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 1993 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, he noticed that the speedometer and cruise control failed to operate. In addition, the ABS warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The warning light remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 8v051000 (vehicle speed control:cruise control) however the VIN was not included. The contact experienced the similar defect as mentioned in the recall. The vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. …”
NHTSA complaint #10474130, filed 2012-09, 145,000 miles“First reported defect, cruise control. While driving on 2 lane at cruise speed of 40 MPH, entered reduced speed zone, tapped brakes to release cruise control and slow to 30 MPH, released brake when desired speed was reached, vehicle suddenly accelerated, 2000 RPM on tach., released cruise with switch on steering wheel, Ford customer service contacted in detroit, mi, stated no known recall, my problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #736062, filed 2000-11“The contact owns a 1993 Ford f250. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair regarding the vehicle speed control: cruise control. The dealer disconnected the cruise control on october 17, 2007 and informed the contact that the replacement part was not yet available. There had been no failure to date. The recall number and purchase date were unknown. The current mileage was 180,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10224927, filed 2008-04“The contact owns a 1993 Ford f250. The contact received a safety recall notice in august of 2007 for the vehicle speed control. The cruise control was disconnected at that time. He called them again in march of 2008 and was informed that the part was still unavailable. He was recently informed that the part would be available in june of 2008. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 77,000. Update 04-02-08”
NHTSA complaint #10220233, filed 2008-03Related recalls
- 08V051000Feb 4, 2008Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super…Covers: Ford F-250 1993, E-150 1992–2003, Econoline 1992–2003 +10 more
- 07V336000Aug 3, 2007On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain…Covers: Ford F-250 1993, E-150 1992–1993, 1997–2003, E-350 1992–1993, 1997–2003 +18 more
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 8 | 4% |
| 2007 | 4 | 7% |
| 2006 | 8 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 19 | 12% |
| 2003 | 8 | 7% |
| 2002 | 12 | 8% |
| 2001 | 23 | 10% |
| 2000 | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 | 32 | 6% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 15 | 5% |
| 1996 | 16 | 9% |
| 1995 | 7 | 4% |
| 1994 | 13 | 11% |
| 1993 | 8 | 6% |
| 1992 | 4 | 3% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 4 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1993 Ford F-250
37 complaintsEngine cooling
29 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsTires
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Ford F-250
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology